Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Defeated by One Stroke?

Every Special Physique possesses its own Phenomenon. The Dragon Phoenix Saint Body has the Phenomenon of Dragon Phoenix Harmony, while the Golden Spirit Body is endowed with the Mountain of Blades and Sea of Swords.

CLANG!

The sound of clashing metal resonated between heaven and earth as streaks of golden light materialized, condensing into innumerable golden battle blades. The dense collection of blades piled up, forming a veritable mountain. Beneath this mountain stood countless golden swords, massed together like a churning sea.

Qin Feng was bathed in brilliant golden light, like a deity in command of all the world’s weapons, an awe-inspiring sight.

At that moment, the entire Life and Death Arena was enveloped by the Mountain of Blades and Sea of Swords. Su Han stood within, enduring tremendous pressure.

Although the Phenomenon was illusory, the pressure it exerted was terrifyingly real.

With his Phenomenon active, Qin Feng’s strength received a massive boost. Meanwhile, Su Han was suppressed by it, his own power greatly diminished.

”Kill!”

With a low shout from Qin Feng, the Mountain of Blades and Sea of Swords moved as one. The mountain of blades obscured the sun, smashing down on Su Han like Mount Tai itself. The sea of swords churned, and its countless golden blades transformed into a tidal wave that crashed toward him.

”Demonic Qi Protection!”

Su Han quickly circulated his Demonic Qi, letting it form a protective layer over his body to fend off the might of the Phenomenon.

But he possessed a Mortal Body, and even with Demonic Qi, he could not completely neutralize the force. He still felt a stinging pain across his skin, as if he were being flayed by countless blades.

Only a Phenomenon can counter a Phenomenon—a fact known to all.

Without a Phenomenon of his own, Su Han was at a clear disadvantage.

”Low-Level Mysterious Rank Martial Technique: Primordial Strike!”

Within the Phenomenon, Qin Feng charged forward, his speed and strength greatly enhanced.

The Dragon Patterned Golden Scale Staff shone brightly, warping the very air as it swung. It carried immense force as it smashed down.

Su Han’s expression was grim, but he did not panic. He quickly executed the Character Technique of Motion to dodge the blow.

But the oppressive force of the Mountain of Blades and Sea of Swords was too strong. His Character Technique of Motion was greatly affected. Its speed could only be amplified fivefold, cutting its effectiveness in half.

This gave Qin Feng the opening he needed to catch up. The Dragon Patterned Golden Scale Staff crashed down, leaving Su Han no room to dodge.

CLANG!

Su Han raised the Black Blade to defend but couldn’t withstand the blow. He was sent flying backward and landed at the edge of the arena, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

”Su Han, stop struggling. With my Phenomenon, I am an existence you can never defeat. To die by my hand is your honor,” Qin Feng sneered. Grasping the Dragon Patterned Golden Scale Staff, he lunged forward again, intending to vent all his previous frustration.

With his higher Realm, the power of his Phenomenon, and the Golden Yang Spirit Armor, Qin Feng was nearly invincible. Su Han was beaten back step by step, and the blood spilling from his mouth stained his clothes red.

”Han!”

Below the arena, Lu Yunxian’s hands, hidden in her sleeves, were clenched into tight fists. Her gaze was locked on Su Han, her Spiritual Energy already circulating as she prepared to rush the stage and protect him with her life at a moment’s notice.

”Excellent!” Qin Xiong, standing nearby, had a look of delight on his face, feeling as if victory was already in his grasp.

The cheers and shouts of encouragement from the surrounding crowd grew even more thunderous.

Atop the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, Tongyan’s delicate brows furrowed slightly. If this is all the strength he has, I’ll be deeply disappointed.

”Crushing Golden Rod Technique!”

On the arena stage, Qin Feng wielded the Dragon Patterned Golden Scale Staff like an invincible War God, brave and fearless—a stark contrast to his usually gentle demeanor.

Su Han, parrying with the Black Blade and dodging with the Character Technique of Motion, appeared to be on the brink of defeat.

Now!

Suddenly, a sharp gleam flashed in Su Han’s eyes as he seized the opportunity.

He withdrew his Demonic Qi, dropping his defense against the oppressive power of the Mountain of Blades and Sea of Swords.

SWISH!

Su Han rapidly executed the Character Technique of Motion, temporarily restoring his tenfold speed boost as he circled behind Qin Feng.

With the Black Blade in hand, he infused it with Demonic Qi. The blade was instantly wreathed in a swirling demonic mist, emanating a bloodthirsty aura of excitement.

”Draw Sword Slash!”

This was Su Han’s signature martial technique, a single, perfect move that served him in any situation.

Like a streak of black lightning, the Black Blade descended with a sharpness that could tear the sky asunder.

With a flash, the Black Blade struck Qin Feng’s back. But the strike did not wound him. The defensive power of the Golden Yang Spirit Armor was simply too strong. This, coupled with the physical strength of his Golden Spirit Body, meant Su Han’s attack failed once again.

”Idiot!” Qin Feng scoffed. In recent days, he had completely refined the Golden Yang Spirit Armor, fusing it with his body specifically to counter Su Han’s Black Blade. Injuring him was almost impossible!

Facing the failed attack and Qin Feng’s mockery, Su Han’s expression remained unchanged as he struck again.

”Draw Sword Slash!”

This was the second slash, striking the exact same spot.

Sparks flew as the Golden Yang Spirit Armor deflected the blow once more. However, upon careful observation, one would notice a faint, almost imperceptible white mark had appeared on the armor.

Su Han moved with extreme speed, delivering a third slash in the blink of an eye. This time, the white mark became more noticeable, and a seed of unease began to sprout in Qin Feng’s heart.

He spun around, swinging the Dragon Patterned Golden Scale Staff at Su Han, unwilling to be struck again.

However, Su Han used the Character Technique of Motion to circle behind him once more.

Without his Demonic Qi protection, the oppressive force of the Mountain of Blades and Sea of Swords made Su Han feel as if he were suffering the torture of a thousand cuts. Yet he gritted his teeth and persevered, channeling every last wisp of his Demonic Qi into his Character Technique of Motion and the Draw Sword Slash.

The fourth slash came down—same direction, same spot.

The white mark expanded, becoming a crack as thin as a strand of hair.

The fifth slash, the sixth, the seventh, the eighth...

Su Han struck relentlessly, one slash after another, until the cracks on the Golden Yang Spirit Armor were prominent and it was on the verge of collapse.

”I’ll kill you!”

Feeling the fractures spreading across his Golden Yang Spirit Armor, Qin Feng’s expression changed dramatically. He swung the Dragon Patterned Golden Scale Staff wildly while simultaneously urging his Mountain of Blades and Sea of Swords Phenomenon to crush Su Han.

Yet Su Han, though pale, remained incredibly resolute and did not stop his assault.

”Nine Slashes as One: Decisive Slash!”

With a low cry, he poured a surge of Demonic Qi into the Black Blade, causing it to erupt with a dark radiance. A frigid Blade Qi made Qin Feng’s scalp prickle with terror, his eyes wide with shock.

The slash descended. Blackness exploded, and the world fell deathly silent.

It was like an executioner’s Beheading Blade—one strike, and a head is severed from its body.

Qin Feng felt a profound sense of mortal danger. In that moment, he had no time to dodge or block. His only option was to pour all his power into the Golden Yang Spirit Armor, desperately hoping it would withstand this terrifying attack.

The infusion of Golden Spirit Energy caused the armor’s power to surge, greatly enhancing its defensive power.

But Su Han attacked regardless, bringing his blade down without hesitation.

CRACK!

The slash landed precisely on the web of fractures. The armor, which had already endured eight previous Draw Sword Slashes, was on the brink of shattering. Now, facing the ultimate power of the Ninth Slash, it could hold no longer and burst apart.

The pitch-black, razor-sharp Black Blade tore through the opening and bit into Qin Feng’s flesh.

Instantly, Qin Feng spat out a mouthful of blood as he was sent flying backward, crashing outside the arena, his condition unknown.

”The Marquis... he was defeated?”

Seeing this, the crowd stared, dumbfounded and utterly horrified.